[[Image:LPU_Merc_Ozy_Atlas_sm.JPG|200px|thumb|left|LPU in Atlas backplane with Mercury and Ozy]]

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[[Image:LPU_Merc_Ozy_Atlas_sm.JPG|200px|thumb|left|LPU in [[ATLAS Atlas]] backplane with Mercury and Ozy]]

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The LPU (Linear Power Unit) is a self-contained power supply board for HPSDR. It is mounted onto a 20-pin ATX connector that mates with the connector on the Atlas board.

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The LPU (Linear Power Unit) is a self-contained power supply board for HPSDR. It is mounted onto a 20-pin ATX connector that mates with the connector on the [[ATLAS|Atlas]] board.

'''2 Requirements'''

'''2 Requirements'''

Revision as of 17:11, 7 June 2009

LPU Prototype

Linear Power Unit (LPU) - HPSDR Simple Power Supply

Project Leader: Scotty WA2DFI

"LPU" is the project-name for a simple HPSDR power supply. Although power supplies are widely available, the LPU will provide a convenient low-noise solution until the more complex Demeter power supply is completed. The LPU (as well as Demeter) are specifically designed for the HPSDR project. With the approaching release of Mercury, this is the last hardware part of a basic functional HPSDR transceiver.

The LPU will not take the place of Demeter; it is intended as an interim solution to power HPSDR boards until Demeter is completed.

Further information will be presented on this page as it becomes available.

73,
Scotty WA2DFI

Updated: (26th December 2008):

All 5 LPU prototypes assembled and tested. Added pictures. Updated schematic to XA4, which matches the prototype PCBs. Except for the capacitors in parallel with C3 and C7, it is accurate for a functional unit.

Received prototype PCBs. Parts previously ordered and all in stock. Many thanks to Lyle, KK7P for doing the PCB layout and edits.

Updated: (30th October 2008):

1 Physical

The LPU (Linear Power Unit) is a self-contained power supply board for HPSDR. It is mounted onto a 20-pin ATX connector that mates with the connector on the Atlas board.

2 Requirements

HPSDR boards require power outlined in the following table.

3 Electrical

The LPU accepts a 12VDC regulated input and produced the following outputs:

The LPU does not produce -5V or any standby voltages. It ignores the ATX power-on signal and
is always on. There is a jumper to shut off the -12V switching regulator when it is not needed in
order to eliminate RF noise.